NOTHWEST HERALD - June 15
Herbicide treatment will be applied Tuesday to the West Bay and Main Beach areas of Crystal Lake.
The treatment will rid the lake of Eurasian milfoil, a water weed that chokes out native plants and, if left to grow, can restrict future boating, fishing and swimming.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Tainted Cuyahoga River sees sporadic return of recreation
Plain Dealer - June 15
Mike Larkin's snub-nosed kayak has just been shot from an unseen underwater cannon.
The lightweight and slender one-man boat springs out from a craggy jumble of rocks, then appears to briefly hover above unruly waters.
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Mike Larkin's snub-nosed kayak has just been shot from an unseen underwater cannon.
The lightweight and slender one-man boat springs out from a craggy jumble of rocks, then appears to briefly hover above unruly waters.
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U. S., Canada agree to update pact on water quality
Buffalo News - June 14
The United States and Canada vowed Saturday to update a key agreement to guard the Great Lakes from invasive species, new chemicals, the impact of climate change and any other potential threats.
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, which was last amended in 1987, is no longer sufficient, said Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during Saturday’s 100th anniversary commemoration of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, which created an international commission to settle water-related disputes between the two countries.
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The United States and Canada vowed Saturday to update a key agreement to guard the Great Lakes from invasive species, new chemicals, the impact of climate change and any other potential threats.
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, which was last amended in 1987, is no longer sufficient, said Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during Saturday’s 100th anniversary commemoration of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, which created an international commission to settle water-related disputes between the two countries.
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City gets $30 million for sewage
Sun Times - June 15
The City of Owen Sound will receive $30 million in federal-provincial funding to upgrade its sewage treatment plant, MP Larry Miller announced this morning on the steps of city hall.
For the second straight Monday, city officials learned of multi-million-dollar funding injections from the senior levels of government. Last week, Miller announced $22 million for a new multi-use regional recreation centre for Victoria Park.
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The City of Owen Sound will receive $30 million in federal-provincial funding to upgrade its sewage treatment plant, MP Larry Miller announced this morning on the steps of city hall.
For the second straight Monday, city officials learned of multi-million-dollar funding injections from the senior levels of government. Last week, Miller announced $22 million for a new multi-use regional recreation centre for Victoria Park.
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Harborfest starts Thursday; 'Not just economics but sheer pleasure'
Gazette - June 15
Summer officially starts this weekend -- and it will get an early jump in this Southwest Michigan resort town.
The 18th annual Harborfest kicks off Thursday night with a concert by Lee Murdock, who will celebrate the Great Lakes through song. It continues through Sunday and is free to the public.
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Summer officially starts this weekend -- and it will get an early jump in this Southwest Michigan resort town.
The 18th annual Harborfest kicks off Thursday night with a concert by Lee Murdock, who will celebrate the Great Lakes through song. It continues through Sunday and is free to the public.
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Quagga mussels overtaking zebra mussels in Great Lakes
Capital Times — June 13
Zebra mussels are being muscled out of the Great Lakes by cousin quagga.
Research done by a University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral candidate showed the quagga mussel to have become the dominant of the two species in the calm waters of the Great Lakes while the zebra mussel covers the bottoms of faster-moving waters in rivers and streams, UW-Madison announced in a news release.
The reason? Grip.
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Zebra mussels are being muscled out of the Great Lakes by cousin quagga.
Research done by a University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral candidate showed the quagga mussel to have become the dominant of the two species in the calm waters of the Great Lakes while the zebra mussel covers the bottoms of faster-moving waters in rivers and streams, UW-Madison announced in a news release.
The reason? Grip.
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July 3-5 - More than 2,300 Reenactors Restage History at Old Fort Niagara
Gouverneur TImes - June 15
On July 3-5, more than 2,300 colorful historic reenactors clad in red, white, blue and buckskin will bring the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War to life at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY. The best way to reach the big event that is the 2009 “Signature Event” of the New York State 250th French and Indian War Anniversary Commemoration Commission is to follow one of America’s Byways, the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail that parallels New York and Pennsylvania’s freshwater shorelines.
The swift waterways and footpaths of power along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania helped decide the outcome of the French & Indian War. A journey along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail offers an authentic American experience of the landscapes of history, well-kept military architecture, battlefields and waterfront staging areas. This byway is also home to two Indian Nations that maintain their distinct cultural traditions.
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On July 3-5, more than 2,300 colorful historic reenactors clad in red, white, blue and buckskin will bring the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War to life at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY. The best way to reach the big event that is the 2009 “Signature Event” of the New York State 250th French and Indian War Anniversary Commemoration Commission is to follow one of America’s Byways, the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail that parallels New York and Pennsylvania’s freshwater shorelines.
The swift waterways and footpaths of power along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania helped decide the outcome of the French & Indian War. A journey along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail offers an authentic American experience of the landscapes of history, well-kept military architecture, battlefields and waterfront staging areas. This byway is also home to two Indian Nations that maintain their distinct cultural traditions.
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Great Lakes funds should address silt dredging, dumping
Toledo Blade - June 14
I don’t want to sound like a kid who’s still complaining after getting his allowance increased.
But would somebody explain why practically none of the $475 million the Great Lakes region is getting in new federal money for environmental restoration is being used to solve one of the most nagging issues for western Lake Erie, the region’s most fertile and ecologically sensitive area?
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I don’t want to sound like a kid who’s still complaining after getting his allowance increased.
But would somebody explain why practically none of the $475 million the Great Lakes region is getting in new federal money for environmental restoration is being used to solve one of the most nagging issues for western Lake Erie, the region’s most fertile and ecologically sensitive area?
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The Alliance for the Great Lakes teams up with Scotts Miracle-Gro to promote healthy lawns
Keeping a healthy lawn that doesn’t pollute and disrupt nearby waterways can often seem like a daunting project. Especially when homeowners deal with pressure from homeowners associations and neighbors to keep their lawn looking beautiful and green all summer long.
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Follow America’s Byway along Great Lakes to NY History Signature Event - July 3-5 - More than 2,300 Reenactors Restage History at Old Fort Niagara
Youngstown, NY - On July 3-5, more than 2,300 colorful historic reenactors clad in red, white, blue and buckskin will bring the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War to life at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY. The best way to reach the big event that is the 2009 “Signature Event” of the New York State 250th French and Indian War Anniversary Commemoration Commission is to follow one of America’s Byways, the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail that parallels New York and Pennsylvania’s freshwater shorelines.
The swift waterways and footpaths of power along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania helped decide the outcome of the French & Indian War. A journey along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail offers an authentic American experience of the landscapes of history, well-kept military architecture, battlefields and waterfront staging areas. This byway is also home to two Indian Nations that maintain their distinct cultural traditions.
Battle reenactments, military and suttler encampments, and special events take place year-round at Great Lakes Seaway Trail historic destinations including Old Fort Niagara; Fort Ontario (Oswego, NY); the Sackets Harbor Battlefield; and the site of Fort LaPresentation (Ogdensburg, NY). Library and museum archives help visitors trace their genealogical roots grounded in the byway’s historic landscape.
On America’s July 4th holiday weekend in 2009, hosts of authentically-costumed 18th century British and French soldiers and American Indian warriors will recreate historic encampments and the “Siege of Fort Niagara” of July 1759. The activities include land battles and drills, ships, historically authentic games for the children, and an artillery bombardment with fireworks.
The collection of Old Fort Niagara’s military architecture includes the oldest building in the Great Lakes region - the “French Castle.” The fort is a New York State and National Historic Landmark site that overlooks Lake Ontario, which played a strategic role in the French and Indian War and the War of 1812.
Military and maritime history and architecture (the byway also includes a cluster of Frank Lloyd Wright designed properties) are popular travel themes for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail byway.
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Executive Director Teresa Mitchell says, “Leisurely wandering along the byway offers its own refreshing experience of the freshwater coastline environment that influenced victory and defeat in the struggles to establish an empire on the rugged North American continent.”
Learn more about the byway at www.seawaytrail.com or call 315-646-1000. # # #
The swift waterways and footpaths of power along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania helped decide the outcome of the French & Indian War. A journey along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail offers an authentic American experience of the landscapes of history, well-kept military architecture, battlefields and waterfront staging areas. This byway is also home to two Indian Nations that maintain their distinct cultural traditions.
Battle reenactments, military and suttler encampments, and special events take place year-round at Great Lakes Seaway Trail historic destinations including Old Fort Niagara; Fort Ontario (Oswego, NY); the Sackets Harbor Battlefield; and the site of Fort LaPresentation (Ogdensburg, NY). Library and museum archives help visitors trace their genealogical roots grounded in the byway’s historic landscape.
On America’s July 4th holiday weekend in 2009, hosts of authentically-costumed 18th century British and French soldiers and American Indian warriors will recreate historic encampments and the “Siege of Fort Niagara” of July 1759. The activities include land battles and drills, ships, historically authentic games for the children, and an artillery bombardment with fireworks.
The collection of Old Fort Niagara’s military architecture includes the oldest building in the Great Lakes region - the “French Castle.” The fort is a New York State and National Historic Landmark site that overlooks Lake Ontario, which played a strategic role in the French and Indian War and the War of 1812.
Military and maritime history and architecture (the byway also includes a cluster of Frank Lloyd Wright designed properties) are popular travel themes for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail byway.
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Executive Director Teresa Mitchell says, “Leisurely wandering along the byway offers its own refreshing experience of the freshwater coastline environment that influenced victory and defeat in the struggles to establish an empire on the rugged North American continent.”
Learn more about the byway at www.seawaytrail.com or call 315-646-1000. # # #
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